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Radiologic Technology

Mission Statement

The mission of the West Georgia Technical College Radiologic Technology Program is to educate quality radiographers for health care providers. The program is dedicated to meeting the academic, intellectual, and career needs of the student. The program seeks to inspire an active desire for life-long learning and knowledge that will prepare individuals for the ever-changing demands of the Radiologic Technology profession.

Are
you looking for a career in Radiologic Technology?

The Radiologic Technology program is a sequence of courses that
prepares students for positions in radiology departments and related businesses and industries. Learning
opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job
acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical
instruction necessary for successful employment.

Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied
Science degree in Radiologic Technology, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit
for a national certification examination for radiographers.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about all applications of diagnostic imaging, including routine
radiography and fluoroscopy, trauma radiography, surgical and mobile radiography, pediatric
radiography, as well as sub-specialty modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI), ultrasound and nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
In order to receive a wide variety of experience, students will receive clinical assignments in a number of
clinical environments. Travel will be required to all clinical sites.

NOTE: The Radiologic Technology programs are located on the LaGrange and Douglas campuses and
are available in day classes.

Graduates may obtain employment as a radiographer in the diagnostic field of radiology.

If you have questions about WGTC’s Radiologic Technology Program,
e-mail program chair
Wanda Barbee for LaGrange Campus program or Dawn Purdy, Radiologic Technology Program Chair for the Douglas Campus.